...Hallyu began roughly 12 years ago when the rest of Asia discovered Korean soap operas. One of the breakthrough dramas was a series 'Winter Sonata' starring Choi Ji-woo & Bae Young-Joon. After that, more Korean dramas saw their way to foreign shores and Korean films and music started to follow suit. Korean marketing people started to see a Korea-centric trend. They dubbed this flow "The Korean Wave" or Hallyu....

29.4.12

[News] Change in plans for Song Jong Ki's fan meeting in Singapore.

Local event organiser Colored Rhythms will be pulling out of the Song Joong Ki's 1st Asia Tour Fan Meeting 2012 in Singapore 'Thrill & Love'

This just in: Event organisers of Korean actor Song Joong Ki's first Asia Tour Fan Meeting in Singapore "Thrill & Love" just updated xinmsn that they have "decided not to proceed further" as organisers of the fan meeting due to unforeseen circumstances beyond their control.

A rep from Colored Rhythms declined to further comment on the matter when xinmsn approached them for an in-depth explanation.

In the press release, Colored Rhythms said, "We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused to all Song Joong Ki fans as well as anyone who has supported this event in one way or another. We earnestly seek their kind understanding. We strive to work even harder and hope everyone will continue to show us your kind support in future."

Fans who purchased tickets via SISTIC for the May 20 event will be able to get a full refund for it.

If you purchased your ticket using a credit card, the refund will be credited back to your card automatically. No further action required on your part. If you purchased your ticket using cash or NETS, you may proceed to SISTIC office at Singapore Indoor Stadium between May 2 and May 9 with your ID and original tickets to obtain a refund.

SISTIC will be contacting all affected ticket holders via phone or email from April 30 onwards to assist with the refund procedures. No further action is necessary for those who have emailed Colored Rhythms with regards to the autograph and Hi-5 passes as no payment have been made.

Colored Rhythms informed xinmsn that there may be a new organiser for the event. Kindly stay tuned to xinmsn for further announcements from the new organiser.